Serving 566 students in grades 9-12, Bluff City High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
566 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1567 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
19%
13%
Black
79%
21%
White
1%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Tennessee State Board Of Education School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bluff City High School's ranking?
Bluff City High School is ranked #1567 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bluff City High School?
The graduation rate of Bluff City High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Bluff City High School?
566 students attend Bluff City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Bluff City High School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bluff City High School?
Bluff City High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bluff City High School offer ?
Bluff City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bluff City High School part of?
Bluff City High School is part of Tennessee State Board Of Education School District.
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